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syrinx Definition

syr·inx (sir′iŋks)

noun pl. sy·rin′·ges′sə rin′jēz′ or syr′·inxes

  1. the vocal organ of birds, usually located at the base of the trachea and sometimes in the bronchi or trachea
  2. panpipe

Etymology: ModL < Gr, a pipe: see syringe

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  8. ‹ syrah
  9. ‹ Syracuse
  10. ‹ Syr Darya
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